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Selmer 10G Bb Clarinet

Selmer 10G Bb Clarinet
SOLD!!  

I hope I look this good when I’m 94.

I hope I look this good when I’m 94.
I know vintage instruments aren't everyone's cup of tea, but you have to admit that this one is pretty cool. It's an almost pristine 1924 King Saxello. The original silver plate is nearly 100%. The most amazing part is that that case is in the same great condition, and it still has the original mouthpiece, lyre and cute little V stand. It's nice to see it was so well taken care of for all these years. Now that it's in top playing condition it just needs to find a new home.

Ok, I’m a neat freak

Ok, I’m a neat freak
Fastidious. Persnickety. Meticulous. Yeah, I've been called all those things, but there's nothing I like better than a well organized shop.

I love these new pads!!

I love these new pads!!
These turned out better than I had hoped!  Here is a picture of some Pisoni pads on the Mark VI in the previous post.  I decided to try Matt Stohrer's technique of giving the pads a light coat of lacquer before installation.  It is absolutely brilliant!! They seal extremely well, the leather is still supple, they are waterproof (yes I tested) and there is no sticking at all.  Not even a little bit.  Thank you Matt!!!!

I am so lucky!

I am so lucky!
In this job I see all sorts of horns, everything from student horns all the way up the this one.  A client brought in a 1957 Selmer Mark VI for a complete overhaul.  I gave it the works!  All new Pisoni pads with the original Selmer resonators and the key work was tightened up as well.  Now this horn plays like a dream!!  It's so sad to see it go...

Buescher Alto

Another client horn, but this one is from the late 1920’s. I’m a sucker for older Bueschers, and this one cleaned up really well. It needed quite a bit of work and a complete disassembly so I took the opportunity to shine it up. That silver plate against the gold washed bell looks soooo nice!!